BLAFC Advisory - Digital Assets & FinTech - Vice President

Job Description:

Job Title BLAFC Advisory - Digital Assets & Fin Tech Corporate  Title Vice President Location New York, NY Overview

You will join the Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) Digital Assets & Fin Tech team, advising Deutsche Bank businesses on best practices to mitigate risks associated with Fin Tech and Digital Asset clients in line with the German Anti-Money Laundering Act, the German Banking Act, and other applicable local regulations. The global AFC Digital Assets & Fin Tech team drives divisional and cross-regional harmonization of AFC for Deutsche Bank’s businesses by facilitating the development of globally consistent strategies and responses to financial crime issues and supporting cross-regional initiatives.

The role serves as a key regulatory advisor to the CB/IB business, supporting risk assessments, evaluating internal controls related to non-financial risk, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and stakeholder requirements. Responsibilities include overseeing remediation of internal and regulatory findings, monitoring control effectiveness, and supporting the implementation of group and regional AFC policies, management information reporting, and thematic reviews.

What We Offer YouA diverse and inclusive environment that embraces change, innovation, and collaborationA hybrid working model, allowing for in-office / work from home flexibility, generous vacation, personal and volunteer days Employee Resource Groups support an inclusive workplace for everyone and promote community engagement

Competitive compensation packages including health and wellbeing benefits, retirement savings plans, parental leave, and family building benefits

Educational resources, matching gift and volunteer programs

What You’ll DoYou will partner with AFC and business stakeholders across Deutsche Bank to develop globally consistent strategies addressing financial crime risks related to digital assets, Fin Tech, and emerging payment technologies

You will assess and develop responses to new and evolving financial crime risks arising from digital assets and Fin Tech, including considerations of applicable laws, regulations, and regulatory guidance

You will support the development and enhancement of the AFC internal framework for digital assets and Fin Tech, including policy updates, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and Know-Your-Client (KYC) requirements

You will collaborate with teams leveraging blockchain analytics and emerging technologies to strengthen financial crime risk management and control capabilities

You will advise business stakeholders on Fin Tech-related matters, including client and prospect risk, potential transactions or deals, emerging technology risks, and global regulatory developments

You will represent AFC in relevant internal projects and strategic initiatives across Deutsche Bank related to digital assets, Fin Tech, and financial crime risk management

How You’ll Lead You will communicate clearly and confidently as an articulate speaker and presenter, effectively conveying complex topics to diverse stakeholders

You will demonstrate strong decision-making and organizational skills while managing multiple priorities and projects simultaneously

You will build credibility across the organization by quickly understanding complex issues and navigating stakeholders with sound judgment and business awareness

Skills You’ll Need Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent; JD or MBA a plus Extensive experience within the AFC function or in business line roles supporting the AFC program

Strong leadership experience and skills

Deep knowledge of Fintech and Digital Assets customers, products, and services

Skills That Will Help You Excel Demonstrated AFC experience within financial services or in related control functions, with a proven track record of delivery

Subject Matter Expertise of financial crime risk related to Fin Tech, Digital Assets, Merchant Services, Payment Service Providers and Money Service Businesses Deep knowledge and demonstrated experience of new payments systems and architecture, including E-money, virtual IBANs, cryptocurrency

Deep experience proactively engaging with clients and…